TAG Heuer and Porsche rev up their collaboration with two new Chronosprint watches paying homage to the 911.
In a remarkable collaboration that began in 2021, TAG Heuer and Porsche celebrate their history with a new showstopper: the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche, designed in two versions.
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The launch of the two new timepieces coincides with the 60th anniversaries of the TAG Heuer Carrera collection as well as the Porsche 911 (originally called 901). Merging elements from both the watch and the car, these timepieces offer an unparalleled timekeeping experience. With the new release, speed and precision converge, capturing the essence of the original Porsche 901’s remarkable achievement: reaching 0-100 km/h in a mere 9.1 seconds, an enhanced milestone as the history of the 911 unfolds.
Since its groundbreaking introduction in 1963, the Porsche 911 has captivated enthusiasts with its unwavering commitment to performance, precision, and innovation – not to mention its acceleration, which leapt it from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.1 seconds, which paved the way for future generations of the 911.
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In 1963, the Heuer Carrera made its debut as a clear expression of Jack Heuer’s philosophy. Inspired by the iconic Carrera Panamericana race, Heuer decided it was the perfect name for a watch with a racing spirit, useful and functional, featuring a clean and legible design, without extraneous elements that would distract the wearer’s gaze.
Today, both the Steel and the Gold Editions of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche celebrate the iconic status of the Porsche 911 and its remarkable performance heritage as well as the new TH20-08 movement, a new interpretation of the in-house caliber TH20.
Designed for precise measurements of short time intervals, the TH20-08 movement mirrors Porsche 901’s acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds. Its central hand accelerates swiftly, gradually decelerates over 60 seconds, and quickly restarts. The chosen design ensures clear legibility of the dial.
The movement’s unique mechanism features two snail-shaped wheels, creating a captivating decelerating motion for the central hand. These wheels are crafted using the so-called LiGA process widely used in the MEMS industry.
The dial of the. new watches captivates with a visual representation of speed and acceleration. Red lines on the flange mirror the 0-100 km/h achievement in just 9.1 seconds, paying homage to the very first Porsche 911. This dynamic element adds a sense of movement and energy to the timepiece.
Adding a touch of automotive inspiration, further subtle red details can be found throughout the watch. The 6 o’clock subdial features a reference to the iconic dashboard of the 1970s Porsche, where the area around 50 km/h was often highlighted to indicate the recommended speed in urban areas.
An additional nod to the rich sportscar heritage lies in the red portion of the 9 o’clock subdial. It serves as a reminder of the critical engine limit beyond which damage may occur. It’s not by chance that TAG Heuer chose to place the red line at 6.8 hours. It refers to the limit of 6800 revolution per minute. Not to be overlooked, the counter hands of the watch draw inspiration from the shape of a car dashboard, completing the cohesive automotive design aesthetic.
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Adding to the delightful surprises, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche takes innovation to new heights with its double glassbox. It is called “glassbox” for its domed, curved, crystal glass, paying homage to similarly domed hesalite crystal designs from the 1970s. Reengineered to have a curve that flows seamlessly over the flange, it runs along the edge of the dial, blending into the case.
This innovative design, a first for the TAG Heuer Carrera, offers an easy reading of the indications on the dial via the front glass and a captivating view of the watch’s intricate mechanics through the caseback glass. The caseback features a specially crafted dedicated mass designed to replicate the iconic three-spoke steering wheel of Porsche.
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The steel version boasts a silver shimmery dial and flange, while the gold edition exudes a refined elegance with its beige shimmery dial & flange.
Both watches will feature a calfskin leather strap, in brown for the gold edition and in black for the steel edition, with the embossed original number “911” on the strap, paying homage to Porsche and resonating with enthusiasts and connoisseurs of the iconic sports car.
These two unique timepieces are each presented in specially designed, co-branded TAG Heuer x Porsche packaging with subtle touches of gold and steel reminiscent of the watches.
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